Cora’s POVWhat should I do? I did my best to look at him but he still got hurt. At a time like this, Tally is always by my side but she is busy right now. I said I can do it all by myself, but I can’t right now.As if all the muscles in my body are being twisted, my hands are cold and trembling as I scroll more in my contact list. Everything here is my ex-employers or the ones who asked me to part-time in their shop, only Tally and Zafer are the people I personally knew.I’m a bit ashamed to burden him, but I really need someone right now… No, to be exact I need him and his comfort.Hearing the sound of my call gives me great tension, what if he doesn’t answer my call too then what should I do?“Hello, Cora!” His voice is playful as always, a familiar energetic tone that put the surrounding at ease.Just hearing him on the phone, I couldn’t suppress the tears. “Zafer… What should I do? Clyde got hurt.” I said.“Huh, what do you mean he got hurt?!” His voice becomes louder, but not be
Cora’s POVAs if there is something ringing inside of my ears when I heard the last words he said, I am all aware of Zafer flirting with me but I did not expect that he will do it to others on my back. “So?” I look at him with confusion plastered on my face, “I don’t understand why are you telling me this,”“I am telling you that he’s not serious with you!” He holds my both arms tightly, “are you going to close your eyes, shook your head, and ignore what I said?”I sneer at him and shove his hands away from me, “why are you so concerned? If he’s like that then be with it, do you think there is a difference between the two of you if just because you saw him with another woman and you haven’t done it?”“Yes! I’m loyal to you when we are together…” He did not finish his words as my laughter make him stop speaking.“Oh gosh, for moon goodness’ sake, how can you say that with confidence? Okay, let’s say you did not meet any women when we are still together but haven’t you forgotten what yo
Cora’s POVWho I am to you is the words I’d never imagine that I will as to him for real, not because I have no right to ask but because I’m more afraid of how he answers it. “Never mind, it’s just a nonsense question.” I immediately added.“I don’t know why are you even asking me that question, isn’t I already told you that I’m interested in you?” He holds my face while caressing my lips using his thumb finger, “still doubting my words because of him? Then how long I will live behind his shadow?”I’m a bit surprised by his answer, why does he sound hurt… “no, that’s not it. There is no way you need to live in his shadow because I already move on from the past and it’s because you encourage me…” I hesitantly said.His finger stopped, “don’t say something like that whenever your son is with us if cute words coming out here then who I am to stop myself to kiss you?” He pushes his finger inside my mouth, brushing my gums up to my palate.I can’t understand but, I just found closing my ey
Cora’s POVI can feel his hot breath as he moves closer and closer to me, “so you don’t have any care even if I kiss you now? whenever I do, it’s become useless because I don’t feel anything at all. Not anger or I can’t even make you feel awkward,”I open my eyes and look at him straight, “what do you expect? A trembling hand, stuttered voice, and blushing face?” I scoff, “that won’t happen anymore.”“I know, but still I can’t help but hope that you will look at me with the same emotion you have in the past. Is it wrong for me to think this way, when you are still the woman in here?” He points to his chest, "Even though your words are as sharp as a silver dagger, I can't stop wanting to hear your voice."His tone is full of emotion as if he's expressing the truth of his feelings for me, but I can't let myself be swayed by this because I'm tired of expecting the impossible. Our world has always been different, so no matter what he says or does, it will not change the fact that we canno
Cora’s POV“Clyde!” Tally embrace my son as she got inside the room, “Sorry for not giving you time this past few days.”“Why acting like you are his mother?” On the other hand, Zafer patted my son’s head. “How are you feeling, kid?”I can see how overwhelmed my son to their approach, even though I can’t believe that time will come when I am not the only one who will care about my child.“Hmm… My ankle is still hurt, but the doctor always healed it.” He said innocently, eating the cream pie from Zafer.“Tally, you should at least take a rest before visiting my son. Look at the black under your eyes, you look so stressed.” I can help but feel worried, I’ve never seen her like this. What on earth did her parent want her to do suddenly to make her look like this…Tally stop for a moment, but immediately put on a smile, “It’s just about the business, you know the competition in the industry is being tight and if we don’t do our best then we will down to the bottom.” She explains but I kno
Tally’s POVI have no confidence in facing Cora after what the elders want me to do; I never imagined it would happen to me. Even my parents are unable to prevent it; they keep apologizing to me, but it wasn't their fault in the first place.In fact, I don't mind at all. A romantic relationship is not my cup of tea, but if it is for the sake of our family, it is tolerable. The problem is that the man they select is the father of the child in front of me...They say fate loves to play people; I never thought I'd be a victim, but here I am; I can't even sleep well thinking about what I should do."When will my mom be back?" Clyde asks, and I feel awkward because I didn't try to play with him despite my confidence in agreeing to take care of him."Hm, I think they'll be back later after they sign the papers for your discharge, are you glad you can go home now?" I smile at him but feel guilty at the same time.I know it's not my fault, but at some point, I'll be half of the reason he will
Cora’s POV“Come here,” Zafer put my son in the wheelchair, “we will use it for now so you don’t strain your foot, are you okay in your position?” His voice is full of worries.Day by day, my son gradually welcomed Zafer into his life. I never see Clyde letting someone easily talk or touch him when it comes to another Alpha, but Zafer did a great job. It’s not like there’s no other man who tries to flirt with me… The problem is, they can’t catch Clyde’s attention or they don’t want to try.A man who wants a woman who has a son, but they can’t accept him… I can not let them cross the line, as long I have Clyde then it’s enough. But Zafer, it’s different.Our first meeting was not pleasant, but he is working hard to improve his image, not only for me but also for my son.He's honest about everything, butting himself whenever we need him even though I always bother him... An Alpha who lost confidence because he felt he was fighting the ghost of my past, maybe it's not a bad idea to give
Cora’s POV“W-wait, Zafer, ah!” Clyde is now sleeping inside his room, he’s tired from all the things he did in the mall, but the big Alpha still has the energy to play…“I’m sorry, Cora, but I don’t think I can do that.” He whispers after he bit my earlobe, pulling me closer to him. I can feel how crazy the beat of his heart is, but is it really his or mine?"I sweated from everything we did in the mall... Please let me at least take a bath," I'm embarrassed to think I smelled him while he still smells good.“What are you saying? You smell so good; the scent of your pheromones won’t let you down… But if you really want to take a bath, then let’s do that.” He said.To my surprise, he carries me like a bride, “W-what, n-no please let me down.” I tried to push him but he holds me tighter.“Please don’t push me or you will get injured, just hold your hands to me.” He said, kissing my shoulder.Him using his gentle voice, who I am to not do what he said? My hands gradually wrap around his
Tally’s POVAs how it should be done, the people from the branch family did not take long to stay at the main house. The thought I can go back to my room stop by the sudden announcement of the servant that my family arrives already.I feel like my butt is already starting to burn from sitting, now that my family is here, I’m sure that it will take longer than earlier.I know my parent, they will say whatever in their mind. But that is not the problem, it’s my grandfather who would not let someone rule over him. Changing the date of our marriage without prior notice surely irritates him.As I said, my family is not perfect at all. However, I’m excited to see them talking in professional mode even though they are both impatient to get what their want in this agreement.“Looks like your grandfather is impatient like me, what should I do to handle it?” Aston’s father looks at me with a smirk plastered on his face.“Oh, Alpha… My grandfather is a nice person, you don’t have to think about
Tally’s POVIt’s a bit uncomfortable, however, I have no choice but to do whatever thing that satisfy their eyes. What they expect me to do as the fiancé of the eldest Alpha son from the main family, but I know wearing this kind of clothes won’t satisfy them an inch… Especially those who have jealousy inside their heart.“So, she’s the one, she looks great.” One from the left side said he looks like in his late twenties Maybe his cousin?“What do you expect, she’d be dominant after all. Tito won’t arrange someone below the hierarchy, it’s given. Lucky you, Ashton!” They both laugh as if there is something funny in their conversation.I expecting to the elder to hush them, however, to my surprise… They even laugh with them. Only the main family remains silent, keeping their composure to let everyone tell that they are far higher than the branches family.Everyone immediately stops the commotion as Aston stands from his chair and pulls the chair beside him, he looks at me intensely as h
Tally’s POVI don’t know how many times I brush my teeth, and I feel my lips and gum feel so numb yet I can still taste how bitter that thing is. Tears fell down on my cheeks, it’s not what I want either. Yet, there is nothing I can do but act like everything is fine.My parents promise me to have freedom to do what I want, they are both trying… But my grandfather doesn’t let that happiness last for too long. After the problem arise at the company, the only way he can think is to send me off to that family.And refusing is not even part of my choice, knowing that he will use my parent to pursue and make me agree to his plan. Everything is fine, not until I realized which family and whose Alpha, he wants me to marry.Why of all Alpha, it’s Ashton?It’s been weeks since I stop to meet Cora, the guilt inside of my chest can’t take it at all. To see her smiling at me without knowing that I will get married to the man who left her alone.What will she think about it, will it be all right i
Ashton’s POVI can’t believe it, we drive each other to the edge of the cliff. Doing the thing we hate right now is a crazy thing… I hate her like how I hate what is happening right now, I feel disgusted myself letting someone touch me.But my body seems to accept what is happening, from how my heart beat so fast, my body’s heat rising, and how hard my penis keeps twitching and begging to suck; I don’t think I can stop it anymore. Maybe, I’m really trash after all."Don't think of anything while I'm sucking you, don't be rude," she said, kissing the tip of my penis. Her hot breath made me more sensitive, causing precum to come out immediately.I smirked, trying to hide my true feelings. "Because you are too boring, do you think a simple technique can make me feel aroused?"I was surprised when she burst out laughing. "Really, you're this wet?" Her fingertips run from my ball to my penis hole.Everything about her irritates me, including her confidence right now. Forget what happened t
Ashton’s POVWhy? Why she has to choose him over me?I kept asking myself various questions, which I almost couldn't answer. Because even, I don't know what else I should do to make her choose me again and come back to my side. Do I still have to do or do I even have to do anything?I could see in her eyes how serious she was about her decision, that anyone could understand that the fight was over. I'm already defeated, even if I haven't started yet.Damn! I want to shout, let the thing in my chest burst out. In the first place, it’s not my fault so how could she ignore it? I didn’t mean to leave her, I can’t do anything…Or, can I do something but ignore it?“Young Alpha, where did you go?” The servant immediately asks as I set feet inside the main house, “Your father is looking for you.”Father here, father there. I was like a three years old kid who can’t do anything without my father’s command. I gritted my teeth out of frustration, why do I have to be born in the main family and
Zafer’s POVAs I saw them together, I can’t stop to feel a knot in my stomach. I want to stop them, imagining pulling her away from him. It’s better for them not to talk it out at all, for Cora to keep angry at him and never think to come back to his side.It’s better if Cora only looks at me, and only me.The confidence inside of me crumbled, just thinking that there may still be a chance for their love to reunite. Then if that happened, how about me? How about my feelings toward her, will I be alone in the side looking at them happily?I tasted a taste of rust; only then did I realize that my lip was injured when I bit into it. the trembling of all my muscles proves that I can hardly bear to see them together and talking, I don't know how I can stop the mixed emotions building up in my chest.I didn't think that this is how true love is, there will be greed, selfishness, and other toxic things that can be imagined. I just want to lock her up in a place where only I know. But that's
Cora’s POVPeople in the surrounding started to whisper to each other, but nothing is more important to me than Clyde who keep crying. “Ashton, stop this nonsense, you know more than anyone here right now that it’s impossible! Don’t put stress to my son, we are okay without you!”“But I’m not! Why can’t you understand that it’s not my will to leave you that time? I love you, I love you that I feel like I’m going to die right now. Seeing you with someone else, my son calling another man his papa, and here I am can’t do anything but plead to you.” His eyes start to wet.I can feel how sincere and truthful his words, I feel pity for him but that the only thing and nothing more. There are not feelings for him now, so even he pleading a million times, we can’t go back to where we use to be.“Okay, I understand what you mean that it’s against your will about leaving the country and me that time, but years have been past. Even your parents don’t want me to be your partner, isn’t it too much
Cora’s POV“Mother!” Zafer stood on his chair hurriedly and walked toward me, “why do her eyes look like this, did you make her cry?” He cupped my both cheeks and stare worriedly into my fluffy eyes.“What are you saying? I’ve done nothing, we just talk about things that only women can understand. Am I right, Cora?” Her gaze is swift to me, her eyes have no stain of lies and only purity.I nodded my head without hesitation, “Your mother is right, we only talk about things… But it’s been so long since I feel something so comfortable since I become an orphan.” I hold his hand and remove it from my face, but I did not let it go.I can feel his intense gaze, switching from me to our hand. But it does not matter at all, he did enough for us, and doing it is not even half of his effort.“Is that so… then, if that’s the case I’m happy knowing you feel comfortable with my mom since she will be your mother too.” He chuckles.“How confident, even if she agrees to come here it does not mean she
Cora’s POVTo be able to stand outside of the huge mansion in front of me is enough to shake the confidence that I build for years, how could I ever try to step foot inside? I could feel my whole body go cold as the door opened by a maid, she bit shocked to see that Zafer is not alone.“Young Alpha, you are here again. Your parents are waiting in the garden, they are in a hurry to meet them.” She smiles at us, but there is something in her eyes like she questions my existence or maybe… I am thinking too much.“Let’s go inside, come here to my arm, kid.” He carries Clyde on his left while holding tightly my hand in his free hand, such a gentle way to make me feel that he’s with us.Walking in the long wide hallway of their mansion, I can tell how far our life is from each other. As if he’s an aristocrat while I’m just a peasant, from the start I knew how odd this relationship will be…“Woah, look at that the stairs mom, it’s too high and there are gorgeous lights in the ceiling! Can we